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which channels to use, see the FCC maritime radio page at the FCC website (http:// wireless.
fcc.gov/marine/) or contact the FCC Call Center at 1-888-CALLFCC. For individuals requiring
a license, such as commercial users, you should obtain a license application from your near-
est FCC field office (for US users) or Industry Canada (for Canadian users).
Basic radio guidelines
You should familiarize yourself with the rules on marine radios and be aware of which rules
apply to your boat. Complete guidelines for all ship and marine radio types can be found at
the US Coast Guard website under the topic Radio Info for Boaters (the direct link is http://
www.navcen.uscg. gov/marcomms/boater.htm). Here are a few guidelines that affect nearly
all boaters.
• If you have a VHF radio on your boat, you must maintain a watch on channel 16 (156.800
MHz) whenever the radio is not being used to communicate. Effective from 2004, if a radio
is carried, it must be turned on and set to channel 16 whenever your vessel is underway.
• If you hear a distress call, wait a few minutes to let a shore station or Coast Guard vessel
respond. If no other station has responded after 5 minutes, you must respond to the dis-
tress call.
• Do not make false mayday or distress calls as a prank or to test your radio. (This is es-
sentially like making a false 9-1-1 call; you may be subject to fines.)
FCC Information
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that
this device does not cause harmful interference.
Unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void compliance with the FCC
Rules. Any change or modify cation must be approved in writing by PRESIDENT.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compli-
ance could void the user's authority to operate this device.
To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure requirements, the radio must be used with
a maximum duty cycle not exceeding 50% in typical push-to-talk radio use time. DO NOT
transmit for more than 50% of total radio use time.
Lead warning
The cords on this product and/or accessories contain lead, a chemical known to the State
of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
PRESIDENT works to reduce lead content in our PVC coated cords in our products and ac-
cessories.
Antenna selection and Installation
Your MC-8050 DSC has been designed to accommodate all of the popular marine VHF an-
tennas. However, the selection and the installation of the antenna is the responsibility of the
user or installer.
The FCC has determined that excessive radiation poses a health risk to people near radio
transmitting antennas. Therefore, the antenna used with this radio should be installed using
the following guidelines to ensure a suitable distance between the antenna and persons
close by.
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